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Stutsman-Barnes Women's Leadership Cohort Application

This program is meant to cultivate and connect women leaders across Stutsman and Barnes counties by providing meaningful learning, mentorship, and community engagement opportunities that inspire growth and create lasting impact.

Program Goals include:
-Develop Leadership Skills
-Foster Connection and Mentorship
-Highlight Regional Impact
-Encourage Civic and Community Leadership
-Sustain Personal and Professional Growth

Application Requirements & Process:
To be eligible to apply you must:
- Be a woman living or working in Stutsman or Barnes Counties
- Be at least 21 years old at the start of the program in January 2026
- Commit to a $500.00 tuition. (Most employers sponsor their employees to participate as a professional
development opportunity. We strongly encourage contacting your employer about tuition assistance.)
- Commit to attending ALL five sessions from 9am to 4pm in 2026 on :
January 8th, February 12th, March 12th, April 9th, and May 8th

Items to Note:
Handwritten, late, or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Applications are due by midnight on November 14, 2025.
Applicants will be notified via email, informing them whether or not they have been selected to participate
in the program on December 1, 2025.
Selected participants have until December 15, 2025 to commit to the program and pay the tuition.
Participant Name
Participant Address
Check below to confirm that you will be 21 years old or more at the start of the program in January 2026. *
Highest Level of Education *
Employer's Address
Please select your T-shirt size
If selected for the 2026 program, participants are REQUIRED to participate fully by attending ALL five session dates from 9am to 4pm. A Celebration Reception concludes the program in May 2026. (Barring emergencies, attendance at all sessions is required.) Please check one of the following to confirm that you have approval of your supervisor and your employer, which includes the time off required for session attendance. *
As a 2026 Stutsman-Barnes Women's Leadership Applicant, I understand that if I am selected to participate: I am required to attend ALL five sessions in their entirety, I will commit the time and energy necessary to make it a successful experience, I commit to paying the tuition of $500.00 if accepted, and I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information in this application is true and accurate. *

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